Deputy Ward Manager
Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Saffron Walden, CB11 3HYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
21 October 2026
2 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen in our 21 bedded elderly Rehabilitation unit and palliative care on Avocet Ward We are looking for a Band 6 Deputy ...
- Develop the assessment, development, implementation and delivery of agreed standard of nursing care.
- Assist the ward manager to ensure all staff are aware of prevention and control of infection.
- Ensure agreed standard of ward cleanliness by reporting any concerns to the ward manager.
- Work collaboratively with patients' families, MTD and social care to ensure patients receive timely and safe discharge.
- Act as an advocate for patients and protect their rights and dignity.
- Discharge patients following the Trust's Discharge Policy.
- Provide basic, intermediate and advanced patient care.
Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you.
- Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
- Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks.
- If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
- We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years' service.
- Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay.
- Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits.
- £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us
- Season ticket loans are interest-free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus.
Work that wraps around your needs
- Flexible working: available from day one for most roles.
- Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed.
Registered with NMC
Essential: - Must be registered with NMC
Desirable: - at least two years experience at band 5
Experience
Essential: - Have experience of Elderly care; - leadership skills
Desirable: - previous experience of caring for rehab patients; - palliative experience
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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